Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana Story
The Muhurath ceremony for Sarath Dharmasiri’s Suvisi Vivarana was held at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla, on June 27. Produced by Vision Link Media (Pvt) Ltd and assistant directed by Prasanna Ittepana, Sarath himself had written the screenplay for the movie.

Dharmasiri who had made his debut to the spotlight as a novelist has four novels to his name. Though his maiden creation was Sada Sulang (The violent winds) it was his second novel Katu Imbula which caught the eyes and minds of the masses.

He extended his role from novelist to scriptwriter and assistant director with creations like Bogala Saunderis, Chakrayuda, Gini Kirilli (The fire bird) and Bherunda Pakshiya which also won him the award as the best screen playwright.

Suvisi Vivarana is based on one of the ancient traditional dance forms found in the country. It is set in the backdrop of a Buddhist rural village and revolves around the life and interactions of several families in the village.

Speaking at the event Professor Sunil Ariyaratne stated that during an era when there is a vacuum for good stories, Dharmasiri stands out for his role as an exceptional storyteller while Professor Sunanda Mahendra

pointed out that the title of the film stems from rituals and is symbolic for its socio-religious content.

“One significant feature in Dharmasiri’s work is that he discovers the past in terms of orientalism,” he said.